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Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
This monastery complex, fronted by the striking marble
facade of its basilica, hides romantic church cloisters and a
stunning frescoed chapel behind its monumental walls.
The basilica - adorned with a luminous painted Crucifix
by Giotto (c 1290) - is a Florence gem. Upon entering,
head straight ahead to find Masaccio's superb fresco
Trin-
ity
(1424-25), one of the first Renaissance artworks to use
the newly discovered techniques of perspective and pro-
portion.
OFFLINE MAP
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G2
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 18
adult/reduced €5/3
9am-5.30pm Mon-Thu,
11am-5.30pm Fri, 9am-5pm Sat,
1-5pm Sun
